DSM-5 EXAM: Neurodevelopmental Disorders Fully Solved Solution
Which of the following is not required for a DSM-5 diagnosis of intellectual disability (intellectual developmental disorder)? A. Full-scale IQ below 70. B. Deficits in intellectual functions confirmed by clinical assessment. C. Deficits in adaptive functioning that result in failure to meet developmental and sociocultural standards for personal independence and social responsibility. D. Symptom onset during the developmental period. E. Deficits in intellectual functions confirmed by individualized, standardized intelligence testing. Correct Answer: A. Full-scale IQ below 70. (Page 33 & 37). A 7-year-old boy in second grade displays significant delays in his ability to reason, solve problems, and learn from his experiences. He has been slow to develop reading, writing, and mathematics skills in school. All through development, these skills lagged behind peers, although he is making slow progress. These deficits significantly impair his ability to play in an age-appropriate manner with peers and to begin to acquire independent skills at home. He requires ongoing assistance with basic skills (dressing, feeding, and bathing himself; doing any type of schoolwork) on a daily basis. Which of the following diagnoses best fits this presentation?
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